| What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome II Sportsman? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats |
|---|---|
| How much power, DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite? | 185 Hp, 332 Nm 244.87 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite? | 4.8 l 4769 cm3 291.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1954 DeSoto 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome II Sportsman Coupe 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1954 DeSoto Firedome Coupe? | 5535 mm 217.91 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1954 DeSoto Firedome Coupe? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1954 DeSoto Firedome II Sportsman 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Firedome |
| Generation | Firedome II Sportsman |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite |
| Start of production | 1954 year |
| End of production | 1955 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 185 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 38.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 332 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 244.87 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code | S21-1001 |
| Engine displacement | 4769 cm3 291.02 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 94.49 mm 3.72 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 84.931 mm 3.34 in. |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
| Coolant | 21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5535 mm 217.91 in. |
| Width | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| Height | 1539 mm 60.59 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm 125.98 in. |
| Front track | 1529 mm 60.2 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1514 mm 59.61 in. |
| Front overhang | 930 mm 36.61 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1405 mm 55.31 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 160 mm 6.3 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13.4 m 43.96 ft. |
| Approach angle | 21° |
| Departure angle | 12° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 11° |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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